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OpenSecondaryURN 147683

Sandymoor Ormiston Academy

Free schools · Runcorn · WA7 1QU

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

631

Local authority

Halton

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Runcorn, Halton, 631 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 29.2%.

Open schools in Runcorn
37
Secondary schools in Runcorn
4
Academies among open schools in Runcorn
35% (13)
Open schools in WA7
39
Secondary in WA7
4
Open schools in Halton LA
70
Secondary in Halton LA
7

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in RuncornNear WA7

Overview

School type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
147683

Location

Address
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy, Wharford Lane
Postcode
WA7 1QU
Town
Runcorn
County
Cheshire
Local authority
Halton

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
631
Boys / girls
317 / 314
School capacity
630
Capacity fill
631 / 630 (100%)
Free school meals
29.2%
FSM pupils
184
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Religious character
None
Governance
Academy trust: ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01928571217
Website
http://www.sandymooroa.co.uk

Official links